37 Things That Bring Me Joy

I welcome you, 2023, with arms open to the possibility for more joy in my days. I am so ready to to put the heaviness, stress, tension, and fatigue behind me. No more days stuck on the worry wheel dwelling on what went wrong or what could go wrong.

I aim to live in graceful patience and lightness. I want energy and laughter coursing through my body. Joy and more joy and reasons to celebrate the magic of our (extra)ordinary lives.

While I’m eager for all to come, I also want to remind myself of all the goodness in my life already, and so I’m reflecting on 37 things that bring me joy.

1. My sons’ giggles
2. Soulful kisses
3. Coffee in a great mug
4. walks/hikes in nature
5. Crossword puzzles, especially on a Sunday morning with my husband
6. Exploring new places
7. Creating playlists, music in general
8. Cinnamon–the word, scent, & taste
9. Snuggles in bed
10. Sipping hot cocoa by the fire
11. A bouquet of fresh flowers on the table
12. Journaling in the morning
13. Massages
14. Velvet sofas
15. Athleisure wear
16. My husband’s eyes
17. One-on-one conversation over brunch
18. Yoga–calming & energizing at the same time
19. Gut-aching laughter
20. Lake views at sunrise
21. Perusing books at the bookstore
22. Seeing movies at the cinema
23. Candleglow
24. Scent of lilacs in the air in spring
25. Dancing, especially with my husband
26. Travel planning
27. A delicious latte at a coffeeshop
28. Vespas, especially zipping along a cobblestone street
29. Mystery movie/TV show
30. Cozy sweaters
31. Flipping through home decor magazines
32. Socks with fun designs
33. Sunsets on the beach
34. Fancy dresses & shoes
35. Peonies in full bloom
36. Reading an excellent book
37. Listening to old crackling records